# Minnesota lawmaker busted for drunk driving for the second time in three years

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/minnesota-lawmaker-busted-for-drunk-driving-for-the-second-time-in-three-years/
- Published: 2026-11-13T13:26:03+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T14:42:22+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/us-news/minnesota-lawmaker-busted-for-drunk-driving-for-the-second-time-in-three-years/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Minnesota lawmaker Daniel Wolgamott was arrested after a crash in St Cloud.
- One person was treated for non-critical injuries.
- Wolgamott was convicted of drink-driving in 2023.

## Summary

Minnesota state Representative Daniel Wolgamott was arrested after a crash in St Cloud on Wednesday evening, in which his car allegedly hit a parked vehicle and injured its occupant. He faces charges including driving under the influence and criminal vehicular operation causing bodily harm; the case matters because it is his second impaired-driving arrest in three years.

Police reportedly found Wolgamott walking away from the crash and described signs of impairment, including poor balance and slurred speech. The injured person received hospital treatment for non-critical injuries. Wolgamott was held without bail, according to the article. He was convicted of misdemeanor drink-driving in 2023, and lost a bid for state auditor after deciding not to seek a fifth House term.

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